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UNIT 1 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Complete each list with one word from the box.
GRAMMAR
French a twin a warehouse an engineer
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the separated Germany Law travelling
auxiliary verbs be, do and have. Use negative forms
when necessary. 1 an only child the oldest of three the youngest
1 What exactly you do for a living?
2 your company based here in the 2 Poland Russia Greece
south-east? 3 knitting winter sports literature
3 How long Harry been working there? 4 an office a college a factory
4 I know that you had applied for that job. 5 married divorced single
5 I studying French at university when I 6 Medicine Economics Engineering
met Laura. 7 English Swahili Japanese
6 Jeff learnt much about the subject yet. 8 an IT consultant a translator a scientist
7 Rob go to work earlier than usual this /8
morning? 5 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
8 What you two talking about when I 1 I’m with Russian. I find it so hard to learn
came into the room? the alphabet.
/8 a mastering b expressing c struggling
2 Choose the correct option. 2 Amy has a strong . Where’s she from?
1 Conal fell / was falling off the ladder while he was a fluent b accent c accurate
painting the ceiling. 3 It’s not that hard to get on holiday with
2 Anna was really upset because she was forgetting / just a little bit of English.
had forgotten to bring her ballet shoes. a by b up c over
3 Halfway home, Tom realised he didn’t fill / hadn’t filled 4 I picked a bit of Portuguese in Brazil.
the car with petrol. a on b for c up
4 Dan broke / was breaking his arm in three places. 5 Bilingual kids speak two languages .
5 Martha knew all about the place because she went / a fluently b expressly c masterly
had been there before. 6 I can’t myself very well in Spanish.
6 Two actors performed / were performing on the stage a master b express c accurate
when the ceiling collapsed. /6
/6 6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
3 Complete the story with the correct past form of
the verbs. interest time question research basic
Last Tuesday, while I 1 (stand) in a queue evidence growing terms allow opportunities
at the post office, I 2 (open) my purse
two or three times, just to check that the two twenty 1 A central of modern physics concerns
pound notes my father 3 (give) me the how the universe actually began.
week before 4 (be) still there. When 2 Fortunately, the numbers of primates in
I5 (reach) the front of the queue, the forest is a cause for optimism.
I6 (look) in the purse once more, but the 3 Two factors that scientists to be
cheque 7 (miss). Where 8 it successful are great facilities and reliable funding.
(go)? 9
I (drop) 4 Jill can hold a conversation in Swahili
it? I 10 (turn) round and 11 already, after only ten lessons.
(see) a man who 12
(hold) the note in his 5 You missed nothing of at the meeting.
hand. ‘Is this yours?’ he said. It was really dull.
/ 12 6 In of its appearance and markings, the
sparrow is an unremarkable bird.
7 I don’t believe there is sufficient to
prosecute Smith for these crimes.
8 Further on the brain has shown that
Anderson’s theories are correct.
9 to travel have never been so good
thanks to low-cost airlines.
10 Bacon performed experiments at a
when few others had any understanding of science.
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UNIT 2 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Match each word 1–7 with the word a–g which is
GRAMMAR most similar.
1 tired a pleased
1 Complete the sentences with as, like or – (if no word is 2 worried b fed up
necessary). 3 angry c down
1 Your dress looks really nice. 4 bad d exhausted
2 It sounds you had a great time on the trip. 5 happy e stressed
3 Petra looks if she’s seen a ghost. 6 bored f furious
4 The plot seems a bit dull and boring 7 depressed g guilty
to me. /7
5 Unfortunately, the cake I made tastes an 5 Choose the correct option.
old shoe. 1 I’m fed up by / with / about sitting in this office all day.
6 Your coat smells funny. 2 Jenny was surprised over / in / by all the support she
7 Danny is just his father. got from well-wishers.
8 It sounded if people were a bit 3 Sally was pleased with / over / in her time, but not
disappointed by the performance. happy about finishing last.
/8 4 Don’t feel guilty of / with / about leaving me here on
2 Choose the correct option. my own.
1 Sue and Jo meet / are meeting up later today. 5 Andy gets so stressed about / for / in everything.
2 I don’t agree / am not agreeing with anything you say. 6 I’m on / at / in a really good mood today.
3 On Saturdays, I usually go / am usually going to judo 7 I feel bad about / of / with shouting at Stuart.
classes. /7
4 What sort of equipment do you need / are you 6 Complete the sentences with the correct adjective
needing? form of the verbs. Use an -ed or -ing ending.
5 This weekend, we stay / are staying in a small 1 That film was so (depress). I feel like
farmhouse in the country. crying.
6 I fly / am flying to New York every month for work. 2 I’m really (disappoint) about missing
7 Susan doesn’t believe / isn’t believing in ghosts. your wedding.
8 How often do you play / are you playing golf? 3 We’d probably find some of their habits really
/8 (shock).
3 Complete the email with the present simple or 4 Andy’s (bore) with having to sit there
continuous form of the verbs in brackets. all day.
5 The course seems (confuse) at first, but
Hi Dani you soon realise it isn’t so hard.
6 One of the most (annoy) things is the
Hope you’re well, and thanks for your email. insects which keep you awake at night.
Believe it or not, I 1 (write) to you 7 Some pedestrians were (shock) after
from a service station on the M1 motorway. We witnessing the accident.
2
(drive) down from Scotland to visit 8 Climbing the mountain was (exhaust)
my brother and his wife in Abingdon, a small but it was a fantastic achievement.
town near Oxford in England. We 3 9 That was probably the most
(go) there every summer, and 4 (disappoint) meal I’ve ever eaten.
(usually / stay) with them for a couple of weeks. 10 I’m (please) you came, it was lovely to
Actually, we 5 (only / stay) for a few see you again. Drive home safely.
days this year because I 6 (need) to / 10
get back to Scotland for work, but it’ll still be fun.
Fortunately, my brother 7 (have) a
really big house, so there’s lots of room for everyone.
Ken 8 (wave) to me from the queue.
I9 (not know) why he wants my
attention, but I must go and see what he wants! I
hope you 10 (still / enjoy) your job!

Write soon.

Susie

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UNIT 3 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Choose the correct option to complete the phrases.
GRAMMAR 1 a lively street market / ruin / park
2 a modern art town / gallery / stall
1 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. 3 a theme lake / town / park
Use each word once. 4 market stalls / palace / parks
5 exciting night ways / life / times
won’t   going   have   might   thinking /5
meeting   to   of 5 Match the words in the box to the descriptions.

1 What are you of doing once you’ve gallery   mosque   ruins   palace   castle
finished the course? lake   market
2 I can’t come because I to help out at the
college tomorrow. 1 You can hear the call to prayer from there in the
3 We probably see you again until we get morning.
back. 2 There’s an exhibition of paintings on here.
4 Susie’s to retake the exams she’s failed. 3 A recently restored 17th-century building with a grand
5 What time are you John? dining room.
6 I come round later if I have time, but it 4 Why not hire a boat or go fishing here?
depends. 5 Climb the towers and thick walls of this medieval
7 Joe’s thinking changing jobs. wonder.
8 When are you going finish painting 6 You can buy inexpensive antiques at its stalls.
those walls? 7 All that remains are a few broken walls.
/8 /7
2 Write sentences from the prompts. 6 Match the words 1–7 with the definitions a–g.
1 Peter and I / think / watch / a film later. 1 humid a a little bit cold
2 freezing b really hot
2 How / she / going / explain this to Cathy? 3 pouring down c hot and wet
4 chilly d stopping raining
3 What time / I / have / get there? 5 miserable e extremely cold
6 clearing up f grey and dull
4 We / probably / see you later. 7 boiling g raining heavily
/7
/8 7 Match the two parts of the sentences.
3 Complete the text with the past simple or present 1 It’ll be hot and sunny all week, so
perfect simple form of the verbs. 2 What’s the weather going to be like
3 The weather forecast said it’ll be freezing, so
I1 (not visit) many interesting places in 4 It’s going to be chilly, so
my life. I 2 (go) to Paris for a long weekend 5 They say it’s going to be very windy, so
a couple of years ago, but, so far, I 3 (not
see) the canals of Venice or the skyline of Manhattan, or a don’t leave any towels out or they’ll blow away.
anywhere else interesting for that matter. Last summer, b I may get a suntan.
my family and I 4 (spend) the summer by c you’ll need a jumper later.
the sea in Wales. It 5 (pour) down every d next weekend?
day, and we 6 (not have) anything to do e I’ll probably get my winter clothes out.
except sit in cafes and watch the rain. /5
I7 (buy) myself a map of the world,
which I look at every day, and I’m making a list of places
I’d like to go to, including places that few people
8
(ever / hear) of. I 9 (decide)
that one day I’ll be an explorer or a travel guide so that
I’ll be able to go to all the places that I 10
(dream) of seeing.
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UNIT 4 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Choose the correct verb to complete each sentence.
GRAMMAR 1 Tim and I for a run this morning.
a went b did c took
1 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. 2 Sylvia her first driving lesson yesterday.
Use each word once. a made b had c went
3 We decided to to John’s parents for
like  hardly  used  quite  all  lot get  that dinner.
a do b make c go
1 I don’t play tennis as much as I to in the 4 We in last night and watched TV.
old days. a made b stayed c placed
2 We go out a because there’s so much to 5 Have you any baking before?
do in London. a made b done c went
3 Whenever we the chance, we drive north 6 I an early night last night.
to see my family. a had b made c did
4 We ever go to the cinema these days. /6
5 Jerry and I don’t see each other often 5 Match the verbs 1–6 with the phrases a–f.
nowadays. 1 pull a an injury
6 We don’t go there as often as we’d to. 2 get b backwards and hurt yourself
7 We cook a lot now we have the new 3 bang c a muscle
oven. 4 lose d your head on the floor
8 I call Mum the time. It’s so easy with 5 break e your arm in two places
Skype and it’s good to keep in touch. 6 fall f confidence in yourself
/8 /6
2 Complete the sentences using the present perfect 6 Choose the correct word.
continuous form of the verb. Circle for or since. 1 Andy sits in his armchair and never goes to the gym.
1 Jill (stay) in the cottage for / since a week. That’s why he’s so unfit / injured.
2 Andrea (not wait) for / since very long. 2 My legs are really pulled / stiff after playing football for
3 Ever for / since the summer, the twins two hours yesterday.
(learn) to sail. 3 It’s not a serious injury / hurt. You’ll be back playing in
4 ‘How long you (study) a week or two.
French’ ‘Oh, for / since last Christmas, I think.’ 4 It takes a long time to recover / replace from a bang on
5 I (sit) here for / since hours worrying the head.
about you. 5 I’ve had my foot in / on plaster for two weeks now.
/ 10 6 Jo has slipped / injured her back and has to take it easy
3 Complete the questions with the past simple, present for a few days.
perfect or present perfect continuous form of the verb. /6
Use the present perfect continuous where possible. 7 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1 A: How long (you / have) that watch?
B: Oh, almost a year, I think. I love it. heavy   uplifting   catchy   bland
2 A: How long (Dan / spend) in Greece? sentimental   depressing
B: Three months. He went last May and came back at
the start of August. 1 This song is so that I can’t stop singing it.
3 A: How long (warm) up? 2 The film was so that I felt sad and down
B: Only for five minutes. I think we need to warm up for days.
a bit more before we start. 3 It’s a really dull, boring album – really .
4 A: (Shelley / know) John for long? 4 I love rock because the guitars are so
B: No, not really. They only met a month ago but they loud and the lead singers are wild!
seem to be in love. 5 The words are very – romantic and sad
5 A: How long (you / support) Manchester but not very realistic.
City? 6 I prefer music that makes you feel you
B: All my life. I’ll support them until I die! can change the world!
6 A: (you / see) that new horror movie yet? /6
B: Yes, I have. It was great.
7 A: How long (your grandfather / live) in
that house?
B: All his life. He only died two years ago.
8 A: (Karen / play) rugby?
B: Yes, she has. She’s covered in mud – and injured!
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UNIT 5 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Match the words in the box to the job descriptions.
GRAMMAR
demanding   creative   stressful   varied
1 Complete the responses with must or can’t. dull   rewarding   well-paid   competitive
1 A: I work long hours but I’m happy to do extra hours
for no money at the weekend. 1 I have so many different things to do in my job.
B: You really love your job! I
believe you do that! 2 I earn a really high salary.
2 A: I’m a single mum with three kids and a full-time job. 3 People in my company really try hard to be better than
B: That be easy! You be everybody else.
exhausted most of the time. 4 My job’s great because I get to help people, learn new
3 A: I work in a small shop on my own at weekends. It’s things, and it makes me feel good.
really quiet. 5 I’m under a lot of pressure and worried all the time.
B: That be so boring! I suppose you
get used to it. 6 Although I enjoy it, my work is difficult and I have to
4 A: I’m in charge of three different departments. work hard and think quickly.
B: That be demanding. You 7 It’s so boring – sometimes I just stare at the clock.
have much free time, I guess.
5 A: My brother travels all over the world in his job. 8 I have to be imaginative and make new things in my
B: He see some amazing places, but I job.
suspect he get homesick sometimes. /8
/ 10 5 Match the verbs (1–5) with the collocates (a–e).
2 Choose the correct word. 1 break a to court
1 Male office workers must to / have to wear a suit 2 pay b the law
and tie. 3 take c a fine
2 We can’t / aren’t allowed to go home early. 4 win d against women
3 You can / must send personal emails if you want to. 5 discriminate e a case
The company doesn’t mind. /5
4 We aren’t allowed / supposed to use mobile phones in 6 Circle the verb that does not collocate with the nouns
class. It’s a very strict rule. in italics.
5 We can’t / don’t have to wear jeans in the office. It’s 1 a enforce b change c fine the law
against the rules. 2 a hire b break c fire employees
6 I never do what I’m allowed / supposed to do. I always 3 a go to b take to c win to court
ignore the rules. 4 a ignore b insist c introduce rules
/6 5 a fire b reduce c fight corruption
3 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. 6 a pay b get c break a fine
1 We should request a day off in writing, but no one ever /6
does. (supposed) 7 Correct the sentences by adding, crossing out or
changing one word.
2 You can’t leave before five. (not allowed) 1 I’ll never get used to live so far from home.

3 What types of food can we eat on this diet? (allowed) 2 These days, I used to getting up early.

4 Trainees should complete and return the forms. 3 Paul’s already get used to his new job.
(supposed)
4 It’s alright for Sue – she’s used these long hours.
5 Employees can wear casual clothes on Fridays.
(allowed) 5 I’m slowly get used to working here.

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UNIT 6 TEST 5 I hung the mask on the wall in my bedroom.

(ancient / made of wood / green)

GRAMMAR / 10

1 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. VOCABULARY

as  than  almost  the  much  more  bit  of 4 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1 The battery doesn’t very long. It runs out
1 My old phone isn’t as good this one. quickly.
2 Both TVs are twice the size the one you a last b offer c charge
have. 2 Often you have to a long contract to get
3 It’s really expensive but faster. a good deal.
4 I need a cable that’s thicker those in a tap b take c sign
the box. 3 If you me a good deal, I’d accept it.
5 The screen quality is as realistic as that a navigated b offered c upgraded
of a cinema. 4 Plug the phone in there if it’s out of power and you
6 Take advantage of some of the exciting need to it.
offers they have. a charge b store c tap
7 This phone seems a easier to use. 5 Just this icon and it will take you to the
8 It’s same size as all the others. website.
/8 a swipe b take c tap
2 Put the words in brackets in order to make sentences 6 Have you many photos yet?
with comparisons. a made b taken c given
1 My new car cost (twice / as / almost / as / much) 7 It’s an easy website to your way round.
my old one. a navigate b charge c store
8 You can pay by your credit card over the
2 I guess it’s (lot / to / use / a / than / more / machine.
difficult) other sites. a storing b charging c swiping
/8
3 You’ll get (better / with / than / this / slightly / 5 Match each word 1–10 to the word a–j which is most
reception) you would with the other one. similar.
1 bracelet a scruffy
4 These are (times / about / the / of / price / three) 2 well-dressed b necklace
the older models. 3 colourful c suits
4 t-shirt d trousers
5 You can store (more / data / than / far) was once 5 badly-dressed e slippers
the case. 6 stripy f trendy
7 jeans g bright
6 Some of the other headsets are (tiny / expensive / 8 goes with h top
bit / than / more / a) these. 9 fashionable i smart
10 sandals j checked
7 Simon’s car is (a / more / quite / complicated / / 10
drive / lot / to / than) Harry’s. 6 Answer the questions with the words in the box.
There are two words you don’t need.
8 At (twice / almost / the / price / average), it is the
most expensive gadget on the market. pot wood scarf magnet wool
woven mask straw
/8
3 Rewrite the sentences. Put the words in brackets in 1 Which word describes a souvenir that we often put on
the correct place before or after the underlined noun. the fridge door?
1 I bought a watch in an antique shop. (with a chain / 2 Which word is a material that comes from sheep?
old / lovely)
3 Which word describes something you put over your
2 I’ve got two vases upstairs. (handmade / in the loft / face?
huge) 4 Which word is a material that comes from trees?

3 I’ve hidden my girlfriend’s handbag. (under my bed / 5 Which word describes something you wear round your
leather / pink) neck?
6 Which word describes an object made from clay?
4 At work, we have to wear a shirt on Fridays.
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UNIT 7 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Match the phrases in the box to the descriptions.
GRAMMAR
It’s assessed I’m keen It’s practical It’s encouraging
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the I’m struggling It’s demanding It’s relevant
verbs in brackets.
1 I’ll help you once I (eat) my sandwich. 1 My course is too difficult and I’m not doing very well.
2 After we (clean) the room, we might 2 I’m really enthusiastic and excited about my course.
go out. 3 My course is difficult and I really have to work hard.
3 As soon as we (get) to the station, we’ll 4 My course has tests and marked assignments and I get
buy a ticket. a grade at the end.
4 What are you going to do when Kate 5 The course is all about doing things – there are no
(get) here? lectures.
5 I might go for a swim once we (reach) 6 My course is useful because it will help me in my
the beach. career.
6 Tidy up before mum (come) home. 7 My progress on the course makes me feel positive
/6 about my abilities.
2 Match the two parts of the sentences. /7
1 If I don’t shout, 5 Complete the compound nouns with a word from
2 Ice melts if the box.
3 It sounds good but what if
4 If you need any advice, reputation   fees   school   requirements
5 We’ll get there by nine if problems   facilities   programme
6 If I can’t get into that college,
1 You have to pay school .
a I’ll apply to another place. 2 The college has a very good academic .
b nobody listens to a word I say. 3 It was hard to meet the entry .
c you should call the helpline number. 4 The school has poor students with serious social
d you leave it at room temperature. .
e the train’s on time. 5 I’m halfway through a demanding Master’s
f I don’t like it? .
/6 6 They teach subjects in English and French at the
3 Complete the first conditional sentences with the bilingual .
correct form of the verbs. 7 The university has excellent research .
1 The bomb (explode) if we /7
(not defuse) it. 6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
2 We (provide) funding if you word in brackets.
(not have) enough to live on. 1 The course didn’t meet my (expect) so I
3 If the hotel (be) full, we pulled out.
(find) a place to stay at the campsite. 2 Further (improve) is required before we
4 If George (call), I (let) him can give you a certificate.
know what our plans are. 3 The expert’s (analyse) found a number
5 I bet Anna (come) if you of problems.
(invite) her. 4 I have no (know) of Sally’s whereabouts.
6 You (not get) paid if you 5 Tom is a (specialise) in this area of
(not finish) the job. marketing.
7 If the weather (change), we 6 What’s your (interpret) of the film?
(go) down to the lake. 7 Look up the (define) of the word in your
/ 14 dictionary.
8 What (grade) did you get in the exam?
9 I don’t know what the (differ) is
between these two problems.
10 Amy felt like a (fail) when she got her
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UNIT 8 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Complete the ways of cooking 1–7 with the
GRAMMAR details a–g.
1 boil a on a barbecue
1 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets in 2 deep-fry b in herbs and spices overnight
the correct place. 3 grill c in a pan full of hot oil
1 We eat out three or four times a month. (tend) 4 roast d in a pan of hot water
5 marinate e in a little oil on a high heat
2 Amy cooks organic food at the weekend. (usually) 6 stir-fry f in the oven
7 steam g over boiling water
3 We don’t go to restaurants very often. (tend) /7
5 Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the box.
4 Some of the restaurants don’t open on Mondays.
(normally) greasy   sour   bland   tasty   filling
juicy   tender   raw   spicy
5 Restaurants in this area offer good value for money.
(generally speaking) 1 This pudding is very . I can’t eat any more.
2 These carrots are . You haven’t cooked
6 Spicy food isn’t popular with younger people. them at all.
(tend) 3 Use oranges, which, when you squeeze
them, will produce a lot of liquid.
/6 4 This tastes very . It’s dull, tasteless food.
2 Put the words in order to make second conditional 5 This steak is very . It melts in your mouth
sentences. and is easy to eat.
1 we / more organic food / used / If / the environment / 6 I love Indian food like curry.
protect / we’d 7 The chips are – they are still covered in oil.
If 8 Mmm. This is very . It has so much
2 eat / John / vegetables / would / only / the rest of his flavour!
family / meat / so much / if / didn’t / like 9 Lemons can be very . They have a sharp
John taste.
3 a / were / good / I / cook / If / open / a / restaurant / /9
would / I 6 Match each phrase 1–8 with the phrase a–h which is
If most similar.
4 you / I / If / were / wouldn’t / eat / that / I / cake 1 It’s always deserted.
If 2 It only does seafood.
5 eat / it / all / of / The kids / wouldn’t / taste / If / 3 The food’s very rich.
didn’t / it / good 4 It’s always packed.
The kids 5 It’s very fancy.
/ 10 6 The portions are very generous.
3 Choose the correct option to complete the second 7 The service is outstanding.
conditional sentences. 8 The food is beautifully presented.
1 If you switched / you’d switch off lights when you left
a room, it’d save a lot of energy. a Every table is booked night after night.
2 If people didn’t eat so much, there wouldn’t be / b The waiters are really good at their job.
won’t be an obesity crisis. c It’s extremely posh.
3 If people really cared about good quality food, they d There is never anybody in.
didn’t eat / wouldn’t eat so much fast food. e The food always looks great.
4 If you donate / donated your old clothes to the charity f They use lots of cream and sauces in the food.
shop, you’d help the poor. g Apart from seafood, there’s nothing else on the menu.
5 If restaurant critics came / would come here, they h You get lots to eat on your plate.
would be impressed. /8
6 If I were you, I improved / would improve my table
manners.
7 What did you say / would you say if I told you that
was the best meal I’ve ever had?
8 It wouldn’t surprise me if he ate / would eat all of it.
9 Jack drove / would drive all the way from London to
eat here if he knew how good the food was.
10 If I gave you a million dollars, what did you do / would
you do with it?
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UNIT 9 TEST 7 There aren’t as many people helping

there once were.
8 It’s harder to deal with I first thought.
GRAMMAR 9 Poverty was worse the past.
10 It’s more time-consuming to investigate the problem
1 Put the words in order to make present perfect simple than it to be.
or present perfect continuous sentences. / 10
1 Sean / been / hours / long / working / has / this
week VOCABULARY
Sean .
2 met / you / Have / Sarah / before / ? 4 Match the words in the box to the definitions.
before?
3 Anita / been / has / How / long / waiting / ? basement   attic   garage   central heating
How ? patio   balcony   garden   open fire
4 Which / read / they / have / books / already / ?
Which ? 1 the place where you keep the car:
5 hasn’t / Wendy / done / any / yet / training 2 the place at the top of the house where you keep
courses / things:
Wendy . 3 the system that keeps your whole house warm:
6 long / the phone / Tom / chatting / How / has /
on / been / ? 4 the place where you grow flowers:
How ? 5 the place where you sit outside:
/6 6 the place below ground under the house:
2 Complete the sentences with the present perfect 7 the place that projects from the wall of a building,
simple or present perfect continuous form of the verb. above the ground floor:
If possible, use the continuous form. 8 the place where you burn wood:
1 We (look) at houses in this area for /8
weeks. 5 Complete the social issues 1–5 with the words a–e.
2 I (finish) filling in the application form. 1 the problems of climate a gap
Now, I’m going out. 2 the growing crime b prices
3 They (not design) the interview tasks 3 the problem of rising house c change
well. They are too difficult. 4 the problem of the wealth d rate
4 How long (you / talk) to Dave? 5 the rising cost of e energy
5 Sally (lose) her job five times. /5
6 The explorers (travel) across Asia for 6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
over a month.
7 Henry (look) for his gloves for an hour due   because   mainly   of   to
but can’t find them.
8 Paula (leave) university and wants to 1 Rising costs are due to government
get a job. policy.
9 How long (Emma and Joe / work) in the 2 The issue has come about because a
factory? failure to take action.
10 Pete (see) the film twice. 3 Some think crime has increased to
/ 10 poverty in the region.
3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. 4 It’s only of police action that crime
Use each word once. figures are kept low.
5 Due the latest crime figures, the
fewer   than   as   much   so government will be forced to take action.
used   less   more   before   in /5
7 Match the adjectives 1–6 to their opposites a–f.
1 The situation was worse a few years ago. 1 filthy a smart
2 Today, people can afford mortgages 2 cramped b clean
than ever before. The number is declining. 3 isolated c well connected
3 This make is popular with younger 4 rough d spacious
consumers than the others. 5 lively e expensive
4 It’s a tougher situation for consumers than ever 6 affordable f dead
. /6
5 The problems are much more difficult
to deal with now.
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UNIT 10 TEST VOCABULARY

5 Match the words in the box to the definitions.
GRAMMAR
costumes   soundtrack   classic   thriller
1 Choose the correct option. landscape   plot   portrait   tragedy
1 Stephen hasn’t got some / no / any money to pay for a
taxi. 1 an old film that everybody says you must see
2 Almost all / every / many student got an A grade. 2 the music of a film
3 There are few / much / lot people in the college good 3 the storyline of a play or a film
enough to take that challenge. 4 a play with an unhappy ending
4 We got almost none / not / no recognition for what 5 a painting of a country scene
we did. 6 an exciting film
5 Most / Every / Many funding comes from central 7 the clothes people wear in films and plays
government. 8 a painting of a person’s face
6 Do you have much / many / all money on you? /8
7 There is a little / lot / some of nonsense spoken about 6 Choose the correct part of the body to complete the
this issue. idioms.
8 We stayed up most / much / all night. 1 The children were making a mess at the party, but
/8 Amy turned a blind .
2 Match the two parts of the sentences. a eye b ear c mouth
1 She said she’d 2 Tom was on his last . He was exhausted
2 Jenny was going but still had three kilometres to go in the race.
3 We weren’t a feet b legs c knees
4 Did you hope she 3 Don’t talk behind my ! It’s rude!
5 What did she think a head b neck c back
6 The forecast said 4 The meeting got out of . Everybody
started shouting.
a to study Maths but she didn’t get the right grades. a hand b arm c shoulder
b it’d rain. 5 Will you give me a ? I need some help.
c come, but, in the end, she didn’t. a leg b back c hand
d would do better? 6 The handbag cost an arm and a , but it’s
e it would be like? really nice.
f going to help at first. a hand b leg c foot
/6 7 Are you pulling my ? I don’t think it’s
3 Complete the sentences with the going to future in funny.
the past form of the verb. a leg b arm c back
1 Jack (play) tennis but it started to rain 8 You must be tired. Sit down and put your
two minutes before he walked on court. up.
2 We (invite) Susan but she went away for a feet b legs c hands
the month. 9 When I suggested going for a walk, Sue pulled
3 What time (they / get) there? a . I don’t think she wanted to go
4 I’ve forgotten what I (say). anywhere.
5 We (not have) a picnic until we saw how a face b leg c finger
sunny it was. 10 This old TV is on its last . It may break
6 Joe couldn’t watch the band because he down any time.
(perform) on another stage a bit later. a feet b hips c legs
/6 / 10
4 Complete the sentences with the would future in the 7 Complete the sentences with one word.
past form of the verb. 1 The show was sold . You couldn’t get a
1 Louise said she (get) home late. ticket anywhere.
2 We thought we (lose), but in the end, 2 The play wasn’t as great I expected it
we played really well. to be.
3 Fiona told me she (come) over later. 3 We left half through because it was so
4 I knew you (hate) it. boring.
5 Tom said he (write) when he got there. 4 It was so moving that we were both
6 I thought they (be) better. tears.
/6 5 I thought the film was rated. The reviews
said it was fantastic, but I didn’t enjoy it that much.
6 I felt a bit of place at the party. Everybody
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UNIT 11 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
GRAMMAR
circling   buzzing   racing   lying  
1 Choose the correct option. leaping   crawling
1 It wasn’t easy, but we could / managed to open the
window and get inside. 1 There’s a snake in the sun on that rock. It
2 Joe must / had to leave early because the last bus left isn’t moving at all.
at eleven. 2 There are vultures in the sky above the
3 When I was seven I couldn’t / didn’t manage to swim dying buffalo, waiting until they can eat.
at all. 3 Last night, while I was sleeping, I heard a wasp
4 Could you / Did you manage to sleep last night? It was in my ear. It was really noisy and woke
so noisy outside. me up.
5 I knew we were near the entrance because I could / 4 I saw a kangaroo over fences on its back
managed to feel the wind on my face. legs.
6 We must / had to climb over the fence because the 5 Ah! Look! There’s a beetle over your shoe.
gate was locked. 6 Two dogs came past us at high speed. I
7 Jason managed / had to pass the exam on his second don’t know what they were running after.
attempt. /6
8 I must / had to rewrite my essay after I lost it on the 5 Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
way to school. 1 It leapt of the water and landed on the
/8 shore.
2 Complete the passive forms with the missing words. 2 It disappeared the forest. We never saw it
1 Many of these short stories have again.
published before. 3 There’s a small animal moving in the
2 A number of indigenous people are bushes.
forced to leave their ancestral lands. 4 The caterpillar crawled the branch until it
3 The puzzle can solved in a number of reached the end.
ways. 5 It’s lying top of the shed.
4 While we being flown to the site, the 6 Something raced the road, from one side
plane developed problems. to the other.
5 These views are fiercely opposed a /6
number of commentators. 6 Match each word 1–6 with the word a–f which is most
6 Nobody had given permission to enter similar.
the site. 1 scared a summit
7 There is nothing else to done. 2 peak b manage
8 What been said can’t be unsaid. 3 tough c ambition
/8 4 goal d afraid
3 Complete the sentences with the correct passive or 5 barriers e determined
active form of the verbs. 6 achieve f problems
1 Last year, most of our gas (import) from /6
the Middle East. 7 Circle the word that does not collocate with the verb.
2 Currently, singers (select) to appear on 1 reach
next year’s show. a my goal b the summit c the pain
3 Last Friday, the company CEO (resign) 2 set myself
after allegations of misconduct. a a goal b a peak c a target
4 Every day, crude oil (carry) across the 3 get through
world’s oceans on super tankers. a the pain b the difficulties c the dream
5 Endangered species (may / see) in this 4 overcome
part of the forest. a my attempt b my fear c the barriers
6 It is unusual for an individual (give) a 5 have
permit by the company in these circumstances. a a dream b a peak c an ambition
7 John couldn’t play because he (break) 6 take
his leg. a many attempts b determination
8 Next summer, the competition (hold) in c some disabilities
Oslo. /6
9 Since this time last year, efforts (make)
to improve the situation.
10 The employees (not tell) about the
closure until yesterday evening.
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UNIT 12 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Match each word 1–6 with the word a–f which is most
GRAMMAR similar.
1 intense a relaxed
1 Choose the correct word. 2 creative b popular (with women!)
1 We used to live / living in a caravan by the sea. 3 bright c imaginative
2 Last Friday, Joe found / would find an old Roman coin. 4 calm d focused
3 I didn’t use / used to like the taste very much, but I 5 charming e straightforward
do now. 6 direct f clever
4 We / We’d sometimes catch the bus home when the /6
weather was bad. 5 Match the words 1–6 with their definitions a–f.
5 After the war, Paula moved / would move abroad. 1 competitive a He wants to do well.
6 Used you / Did you use to rent one of these houses? 2 modest b She is a good friend.
7 I would / used to be afraid of heights, but it doesn’t 3 loyal c He says the right thing.
worry me nowadays. 4 sensitive d She wants to win.
/7 5 ambitious e He takes things personally.
2 Tick the three sentences that cannot be rewritten 6 diplomatic f She never shows off.
using either used to or would. Then rewrite the three /6
sentences that can be rewritten using would and 6 Complete each sentence with one word.
rewrite the other three sentences using used to. 1 Perhaps we should meet for a coffee
1 Martha married Timothy in 1953. after school.
2 At weekends, I hang at the leisure centre
2 As a boy, I went for long walks out into the countryside. with my friends.
3 Joe and Claire fell over who should do
3 I was quite shy at school. the washing up.
4 Tom and Sarah drifted when they started
4 This old suitcase belonged to my great-grandfather. university in different cities.
5 Bye. Have a good trip. And keep touch.
5 During the holidays, we played them at football three Send emails!
times. 6 I bumped Jill this morning. I was
surprised to see her.
6 I remember that we went fishing together quite often. 7 Andy and I have always got well. We are
great friends.
7 My uncle came over from France each summer. /7
7 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
8 The first man walked on the moon about fifty years ago.
remain end close awkward dating
9 In my teens, I knew how to solve this puzzle.
1 When did you two start ?
/9 2 I felt at the party because I didn’t know
3 Read the situations. Then complete the past regrets anyone.
with three to five words. 3 Emily and I always up having an
1 I asked her for a date and she laughed. argument.
I wish for a date. 4 I think we’ll friends forever!
2 I didn’t do any shopping this morning. 5 Adam and I are very . We’re best friends.
I wish shopping. /5
3 We didn’t know about the concert.
We wish the concert.
4 I didn’t bring my umbrella with me this morning.
I wish my umbrella.
5 They left the light on when they left home.
They wish the light on.
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UNIT 13 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
GRAMMAR
crossing lights bend security tyre
1 Complete the third conditional sentences with one harbour desk carriage platform landing
word.
1 I would have helped you I’d known you 1 We had a flat .
were having problems. 2 The car came round the too fast.
2 What you have done if I hadn’t been 3 We walked up to the check-in .
around? 4 We had to stop at the traffic .
3 We wouldn’t have got here on time if there 5 The next train will arrive at ten.
been any problems with the traffic. 6 The ship sailed into the .
4 You might won if you’d bought a ticket. 7 The passengers were seasick during the rough
5 If Sally hadn’t given time off work, she .
would have missed the wedding. 8 Customs officers checked our bags in .
6 Where would they left the key? 9 The train stopped and we boarded the front
7 If he’d lost, he wouldn’t been happy. .
8 If I had time, I would have gone to see 10 The take-off was much smoother than the
the concert. .
/8 / 10
2 Complete the third conditional sentences with the 5 Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences with the
correct form of the verbs. correct particles.
1 I’m sure you (enjoy) the film if you 1 We packed our bags and set for the
(see) it. airport at six.
2 They (not go) to the meeting if they 2 Just calm ! Stop being so angry.
(know) what the chairperson was going 3 After you have signed , we’ll show you to
to say. your room.
3 Jane (give) the money to charity if she 4 It’s pouring outside. We won’t be able to
(win). play tennis.
4 Paul (not fail) the exam if he 5 You should check online. It’ll save you
(revise) for it. time at the airport.
5 If the ship (not sink), there 6 I can’t work what the answer is. It’s too
(not be) a terrible oil spill. difficult.
/ 10 7 I’ve been hanging waiting for a bus for
3 Complete the sentences to talk about things that over an hour.
went wrong in the past using should and the verb in 8 We got home from the party at three in
brackets. the morning. We were exhausted.
1 I burnt my head in the sun. I (wear) a hat. /8
2 We lost all our photos when the computer crashed. We 6 Complete the sentences with adjectives in the box.
(make) copies. Choose the basic or extreme adjective in each pair.
3 I missed the show. I (leave) home earlier.
4 Sarah looked upset. You (not / criticise) good / amazing   hot / boiling   dirty / filthy
her dress. tired / exhausted   angry / furious
5 The train was packed. We (catch) interesting / fascinating
an earlier one.
6 Amy can’t afford the rent. She 1 It’s too to go to the beach. It’s 40 degrees.
(not / spend) all her money. Stay indoors!
7 Sam doesn’t look very smart. He (buy) 2 I’m very with you. That’s very naughty.
a new suit. Just go to your room and don’t do that again!
8 I’m tired. I (not / run) so far. 3 The lecture was absolutely . I learnt so
/8 many things!
4 You need to clean your room because it’s absolutely
.
5 These cakes taste very . You really must
eat one.
6 I’m absolutely after cycling up that hill.
I need to lie down!
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UNIT 14 TEST VOCABULARY

4 Complete the text with the words and phrases in
GRAMMAR the box.

1 Complete the sentences with a, the or X (for no cable   external hard drive   mouse
article). scanner   cursor   keyboard   plug socket
1 I’ve been police officer for seven years. file   menu   printer   screen
2 I’ve read all books you recommended.
3 I can help, but in end, it’s up to you. If your laptop doesn’t come on at all, perhaps it isn’t
4 I’ve enjoyed working in sales connected to the electricity supply. Check that you’ve
department at Murphy’s Electrical. put the 1 in the 2 on the wall
5 I managed to get seat on the bus. and switched it on. If there are still problems, check that
6 He comes from Dubai in United Arab the long 3 that connects the computer to
Emirates. the electricity supply is working properly.
7 next flight to Paris will depart in forty Use the 4 to move the 5 over
minutes. the icons on your computer 6 , and click
8 Dave didn’t have part in the play. on the ones you want. If you click on the drop-down
9 We’re staying at Dot’s at moment. 7
, you can select and open a folder or a
10 engineering is a good sector to work in. 8
, into which you can type using your
11 There’s man on the line, and he says he 9
. Use an 10 to store data
wants to talk to you. in order to free up space on your computer. You can
12 What time did you get to school this also attach a 11 , which you can use to
morning? produce hard copies of anything you have written, and
/ 12 a 12 , which will, of course, make copies of
2 Choose the correct option. documents which you can store on your computer.
1 My car keeps to break / breaking down. / 12
2 Fiona agreed to work / working on Saturday. 5 Complete each sentence with one word.
3 I can’t get used to live / living so far from the centre. 1 In the game, you take the role a wizard.
4 I spent the weekend to paint / painting the bedroom. 2 You can interact other players online.
5 We’re hoping to reserve / reserving tickets in advance. 3 The graphics enhance the look the game.
6 Jack’s arranged to meet / meeting us at the station. 4 Advance to the next level scoring over a
/6 thousand points.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 5 You have to complete the level before the time runs
word in brackets. .
1 Use it (open) the wooden box. 6 It is a game for up six competitors.
2 (print) on both sides saves paper. /6
3 It was probably the most (bore) lecture 6 Match the two parts of the sentences.
I’d ever been to. 1 It can recognise a solar power.
4 There’s a man (wait) for you in reception. 2 The building runs on b automatically.
5 I’m not very good at (chat) to people at 3 This app allows you c built in.
parties. 4 It has a sensor d your voice.
6 Imagine (be) me! It’s not much fun, 5 The lights come on e interface.
I can tell you. 6 It has a user-friendly f to save photos.
7 After (say) goodbye to Mary, we headed /6
south.
8 I’m fond of (sit) in the sun.
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UNIT 15 TEST 9 Sam: ‘Are you leaving later?’

Sam asked Louisa .
10 Tim: ‘I feel awful.’
GRAMMAR Tom said that .
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1 Tick the adverbs that are used correctly. If the adverb
is incorrect, write the correct adverb. VOCABULARY
1 I haven’t been here very long.
2 He ran so quick that he won 4 Match the words to make collocations.
by a distance. 1 a sore a pressure
3 Fortunately, Jon and Sue got 2 a nasty b on your skin
back in time. 3 a rash c throat
4 They cleaned the office thorough. 4 a broken d cut
5 Can you drive fast? 5 high blood e collarbone
6 We were hungry because we 6 my ankle f hurts
ate so lately. 7 a virus g an infection
7 Open the window widely and 8 clear up h is going round
let in some fresh air. /8
8 They’re usually better than this. 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
9 Speak more clear. I can’t hear you. word in brackets.
10 We’ve been working really hardly. 1 I’m (allergy) to milk. It brings me out in
/ 10 a rash.
2 Complete the reported statements with the correct 2 It was a very (pain) injury. It really hurt.
present or past form. Use the present form if possible. 3 They intend to (modern) our local
1 ‘I don’t meet many people in my job.’ hospital.
He said he many people in his job. 4 I have a rash which is causing a lot of
2 ‘I enjoy travelling.’ (irritate).
During our conversation, Sara told me that she 5 There is a danger that the (infect) will
travelling. spread.
3 ‘David is tired.’ 6 She fell (hopeless) in love.
Yesterday evening, Simon said that David 7 It’s a serious (medic) condition.
tired. But I’m sure he’s feeling OK now. 8 Sally hit her head and lost (conscious).
4 ‘Do you clean windows?’ 9 Is there any (treat) available for the
They asked me if I windows. problem I have?
Of course I do! 10 Many diseases weren’t (cure) in the
5 ‘Why are you sitting here?’ nineteenth century.
Sue ran in and asked why I there. / 10
I jumped up and followed her outside. 6 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
6 ‘Penny often helps with the shopping.’ 1 I fell my bike on my home from school.
Peggy told me that Penny often with a off b down c after
the shopping. She’s ever so kind. 2 While swimming, she was by a shark and
/6 seriously hurt.
3 Complete the reported speech using the past form. a stung b broken c bitten
1 Josie: ‘Nina is at work.’ 3 I ate some street food on holiday and got food
Josie said that Nina . .
2 Mark: ‘Frank has broken his leg.’ a illness b poisoning c infection
Mark told me that Frank . 4 Sun can be really painful. So, don’t sit in
3 Susan: ‘I’m watching TV.’ the sun too long.
Susan said she . a tan b burn c block
4 Jamie: ‘I didn’t have time to do my homework.’ 5 Jenny over a suitcase in the airport and
Jamie told me that he . broke her ankle.
5 Melanie: ‘My grandmother is 70 years old.’ a tripped b fainted c slipped
Melanie said that her grandmother . 6 He lost control of the car and crashed a
6 Andy: ‘Where do you live?’ tree.
Andy asked me . a onto b into c off
7 Sandra: ‘Do you live abroad?’ /6
Sandra asked Rebecca .
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UNIT 16 TEST VOCABULARY

5 Match the type of news 1–6 to one headline in A and
GRAMMAR one headline in B.
1 celebrities and gossip
1 Match the two parts of the sentences. 2 business and economics
1 He was accused a for interrupting the meeting. 3 sports news
2 They’ve announced b of not paying attention. 4 national politics
3 She’s promised c to breaking the law. 5 crime and justice
4 We’d like to apologise d to help out at the weekend. 6 foreign affairs
5 They’ve admitted e a new concert tour. A B
/5 a Victim stabbed g Green party elected
2 Choose the correct option to complete each sentence. b United beaten h Premiere tonight
1 Julie claimed a member of the royal c Stars split up i Top company bankrupt
family. d Summit held j Killer guilty
a that she was b to being e Minister resigns k Striker injured
2 Penny offered us. f Share price falls l Ceasefire negotiated
a helping b to help
3 Victor refused the house he had been / 12
born in. 6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
a of leaving b to leave
4 They warned us careful. activist scientist founder dictator doctor artist
a being b to be
5 The authorities advised us the region 1 He was a world famous who discovered
because of the riots. three important elements.
a not to visit b not visiting 2 They put the on trial for crimes against
6 The club announced a new midfielder. humanity.
a to sign b they had signed 3 She was a who developed new ways of
7 I complained the poor service. treating serious illnesses.
a of b about 4 He was the of one of the world’s biggest
/7 companies.
3 Choose the correct word. 5 A funeral was held for the , who
1 They’re giving away that magazine that / who you campaigned against injustice in the world.
really like. 6 An exhibition of paintings by this great
2 Did you read about the celebrity who / whose was will take place at the National Gallery.
arrested for shoplifting? /6
3 The castle which / where lies across the river is very old. 7 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
4 The snow when / that fell last night has begun to melt. 1 The writer’s most famous was a novel
5 I know an actor who / which was in The Hobbit. about the civil war.
6 I don’t like vegetables that / when are green. a work b piece c art
7 The man who / which spoke to you used to play 2 Both leaders have campaigned a change
football for Barcelona. in the law.
/7 a through b for c after
4 Complete the defining relative clauses with the correct 3 The president was responsible taking his
relative pronoun. country to war.
1 This is the city we first met. a for b over c to
2 She isn’t the only girl has red hair. 4 She’s seen one of the world’s most
3 It was only a small village I lived there. talented musicians.
4 She was an artist talent was instantly a after b for c as
recognised. 5 The philosopher was way of his time.
5 He was a journalist worked for a national a along b across c ahead
newspaper. 6 She developed a vaccine flu.
6 The map they keep in the museum is just a against b after c over
a copy. /6
7 I found an old diary must have been in
the attic for a hundred years.
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REVIEW TEST 1 Units 1-6 4 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1 Paula is an child. She has no brothers or
sisters.
GRAMMAR a one b own c only
2 I can just about get in Arabic, but I’m
1 Complete the sentences with one word. not very fluent.
1 What you going to study at university? a after b by c over
2 How long there been a post office in 3 Tom was absolutely . I’ve never seen
this street? anyone so angry.
3 I went to see the film again even though I a upset b furious c down
seen it before. 4 It was down when we came out of the
4 John looks a bit his brother. theatre, and we didn’t have an umbrella.
5 I’m thinking taking up water skiing. a pouring b flowing c boiling
6 I’ve been waiting over an hour. 5 You must be tired. Just put your feet up and
7 I haven’t spoken to Jill Tuesday. it easy.
8 We’re not to eat lunch in the office, but a do b make c take
everybody does! 6 This music is so . It makes me feel
9 My brother isn’t as old me. happy and positive.
10 Amy’s much more interested in the sport a uplifting b soft c bland
I am. 7 Andy’s got a job. He doesn’t earn much
/ 10 but he feels good about helping others in his work.
2 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs a well-paid b stressful c rewarding
in brackets. 8 Lauren’s job is repetitive and mostly admin. It’s very
My brother Jon 1 (love) travelling for as and uninteresting.
long as I can remember. He 2 (go) to India a varied b dull c competitive
when he 3 (be) only seventeen, all on his 9 The workers the firm to court because
own! For the past three months, he 4 it discriminated against disabled people.
(travel) across Australia with some friends. We a made b took c gave
5
(hardly ever / hear) from him, and when 10 At the college, you have to your ID card
we do, on Skype, he is usually sitting on a train or in to gain entry.
the back of a lorry! In contrast, I 6 (see) a tap b charge c swipe
any exciting places – ever! While Jon 7 11 The laptop’s battery only five or six
(explore) India, I 8 (do) my exams at hours.
school. Jon thinks it’s crazy that I’m always at home. a lasts b signs c offers
That’s why, next summer, we 9 (spend) 12 She bought a handmade pot made of
a month in Thailand together. I can’t wait. I’m sure it as a souvenir.
10
(be) a great trip, especially with my a wool b silk c clay
expert brother in charge of the planning! / 12
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LISTENING
VOCABULARY
5 Listen to the interview and choose the best answer.
3 Complete each list with one word from the box. Only one answer is correct.
1 How old was Danny when he started writing?
a market   a law   a jumper   a translator a thirteen c seventeen
a climb   a contract   a bracelet   a twin b fourteen d eighteen
2 What genre of novel was the first novel he wrote?
1 a civil servant, a software engineer, a crime c suspense
2 a gallery, a tower, b horror d romance
3 a run, a drive, 3 How long did it take Danny to write his next novel?
4 a kid, an only child, a six months c two years
5 a bonus, paperwork, b a year d a short time
6 new rules, a legal requirement, 4 What genre of novel is Danny’s new novel?
7 a ring, a necklace, a adventure c suspense
8 a top, a stripy jacket, b horror d romance
/8 5 What does Danny think about his job as a writer?
a It’s very demanding.
b He feels good when people enjoy his work.
c It’s extremely well-paid.
d It’s not as much fun as expected.
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SPEAKING
6 Talk about one of the following topics.
• your experience of learning English
• somebody you met for the first time recently
• the most interesting place you have visited
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READING
7a Read the text and decide if these sentences are true
(T) or false (F).
1 The text advertises unusual but inexpensive
holidays.  T/F
2 On holiday in the Bay of Bengal, you’ll get to catch
your own snake. T/F
3 On the Mongolian holiday, you get to stay in a local
family’s home. T/F
4 Riding a horse is a part of the Mongolian holiday. T / F
5 You can go dog sledding to lost villages on
Greenland’s west coast.  T/F
6 Tourists are more likely to head to the beach in
New York than the shops. T/F
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 b Write complete sentences to answer the questions.
7 over the world, but the overwhelming majority are
1 What things can visitors do on the holiday in the Bay
of Bengal? Name at least three.
2 What things can visitors learn on the holiday in
Mongolia? Name at least three.
3 What things can visitors do on New York’s beaches?
Name at least three.
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What’s your kind of holiday?
If you’re not really a fan of package tours and coach
trips, why not try somewhere a bit different for your
next holiday? We’ve selected three kinds of holiday
that are exciting, challenging and educational. They’re
holidays that won’t come cheap, but will leave you with
memories that you’ll never forget.
One of the problems of international travel these days
is that you never meet the locals. That’s not the case
with Ethnic Travel’s organised stays at fishermen’s
villages on the Bay of Bengal in India. There you’ll get
to meet and talk to tribespeople who are expert snake
catchers, and you’ll be able to accompany them on their
trips into the forest to search for snakes. It’s a tricky
business, and trying to catch a snake yourself is not
recommended, but spending your holiday following
the unique lifestyles of these people will give you real
insight into their culture and way of thinking.
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If you’re thinking of learning new skills on your holiday,
then perhaps a trip to Mongolia to learn how to be a
warrior, just like Genghis Khan, will be to your taste.
You’ll get to dress up in ancient costumes, and learn
how to make a bow and arrow, cook in the field, and
shoot the arrows you’ve made from horseback. Eastern
Tours offer seven nights in nomadic tents under
Mongolian skies, with English-speaking guides, food,
and your own horse to look after.
Greenland is famous for being covered with ice. Indeed,
only the coast is free from ice, and despite being one
of the world’s largest islands, it is home to barely fifty
thousand people. The majority of settlements are on
the warmer west coast, but one exception is the village
of Ittoqqortoormiit on the edge of the Northeast
Greenland National Park. There you can live with the
local Inuit people and experience the remarkable
wildlife of one of the last true wildernesses on earth.
You can visit frozen fjords and head out along the coast
on sleds pulled by dogs to deserted villages. A highlight
of the trip is a night in an ice cave, wrapped up warm,
and keeping an eye out for hungry polar bears.
And, finally, if you prefer a beach holiday, have you
ever considered New York as a possible destination?
America’s most exciting city attracts tourists from all
there to go shopping and sightseeing, and to catch
a show in the theatre district. Few realise that New
York actually has some great sandy beaches, notably
Brooklyn’s Coney Island, where you can wander along
the boardwalk and visit the famous funfair, and
Rockaway Beach in Queens, which is packed with
sun-seekers and surfers on sunny days in July.
WRITING
8 Write one of the following.
• an email to a friend describing a place you are visiting
• a description of an object and the reasons why it is
important to you
• a description of your job or dream job
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REVIEW TEST 2 Units 7-12 4 Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1 The match got of hand. All the players
started fighting each other.
GRAMMAR 2 The play was so popular that it was sold .
You couldn’t get a ticket.
1 Circle the correct option to complete the sentences. 3 I felt of place because everyone was older
1 As soon as we reach / ’ll reach the station, I’ll give Joe than me.
a call. 4 Tom left halfway the concert.
2 If it gets late, you would / should stay at Maisie’s 5 Allie and Fiona have always got well.
house. They’re such good friends.
3 I wouldn’t go if I were / would be you. 6 Don’t forget to keep touch.
4 I haven’t finished / haven’t been finishing my /6
homework yet. 5 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
5 The mess was much / more worse after they’d tried to 1 the vegetables in hot water.
clean things up. a Fry b Boil c Grill
6 William hasn’t got many / much money at the 2 The café was . There was nobody in.
moment. a deserted b presented c packed
7 Almost all / every house in the street has an 3 Susie lived in a part of town where there
extension. was a lot of crime.
8 Wendy was going visit / to visit friends at the a rough b dead c smart
weekend, but she was ill so she stayed at home. 4 Joe’s apartment was really . There was
9 How could you / did you manage to complete the hardly any space for his belongings.
essay on time? a spacious b isolated c cramped
10 We must / had to stay behind at school yesterday 5 I a blind eye to what Dave gets up to.
evening. a take b turn c make
11 I didn’t use to / don’t used to speak English when I 6 My phone is on its last . I need to get a
was a boy. new one.
12 I wish I told / had told Clare about the meeting this a arms b hands c legs
morning. 7 Huge birds were overhead in the sky.
/ 12 a crawling b circling c buzzing
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 8 We have ourselves the goal of raising
verb in brackets. £10,000.
1 If the train stops, (not get) out. a set b placed c put
2 Generally speaking, we (not tend) to eat /8
out during the week.
3 If I won the lottery, I (give) most of the LISTENING
money to charity.
4 How long (Sylvia / talk ) to her sister on 6 Listen to the radio interview and choose the best
the phone? It seems like ages! answer. Only one answer is correct.
5 Back in May, Amanda said she (send) us 1 Emma says that her course is
the photos she had, but she never did. a short. c uninteresting.
6 It wasn’t worth much because part of the lid b demanding. d light.
(break) years before. 2 Emma is worried that
7 We (give) a tour of the site by the a she won’t have enough time to write the essays.
manager, when, suddenly, the alarm went off. b she will find the essays too hard to write.
8 Dan’s mum wishes he (work) harder at c she has written the three essays badly.
maths. If he had, he might have passed. d she will have long hours at work over Christmas.
/8 3 Emma says that she
a won’t be able to see Moira at the weekend.
VOCABULARY b will be too busy to meet up on Saturday.
c won’t be able to finish her presentation.
3 Choose the correct option a–c to make a common d will have to spend Sunday writing her essay.
collocation or compound noun. 4 Emma says that a good thing about the course is that
1 research a facilities b school c reputation a her tutor is well-organised.
2 generous a tables b portions c seafood b she has a previous qualification in this field.
3 central a fire b attic c heating c it’s all very new and exciting.
4 crime a change b rate c gap d it’s a subject she knows well.
5 the wealth a gap b price c rate 5 Travelling to college is hard because
6 sound a track b place c plot a she has to go in the evening.
/6 b it takes two hours for her to drive there.
c she has to take two buses.
d she doesn’t get back home until really late.
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SPEAKING
7 Talk about one of the following topics.
• a course you are taking or have taken
• a type of food that is traditionally eaten in your
country
• a concert or exhibition you have been to
READING
8a Read the text and decide if these sentences are true
(T) or false (F).
1 Buenos Aires is brightly-coloured.
2 Sometimes, there aren’t many people
in Buenos Aires.
3 Fountain is more popular at weekends.
4 Africa has only opened recently. 
5 Legend tends to be packed at the weekend. 
6 Coq au vin is much smaller than Africa. 
7 At Coq au vin, you can see views of London. 
 b Answer the questions.
8 Africa
1 Which two restaurants are described as being
designed in a very simple way?
2 Name one good thing and one bad thing about going
to Fountain at the weekend.
3 Which two restaurants serve food that is very rich?
4 Which two restaurants are good value at certain
times?
WRITING
8 Write one of the following.
• a set of rules for your classroom
• a recipe for your favourite dish
• a story about how you achieved your goal
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Eat your way around the world – in London
In London, you can find restaurants that serve just
about every cuisine in the world, so why go abroad
when you can follow our guide and eat your way
around the world?
Buenos Aires
Located not far from St Paul’s, this unpretentious
/ 15 Argentine grill with small wooden tables and trendy
red decor offers beautifully presented food in sizeable
portions. It’s always packed, and what makes it special
is the staff, most of whom are Argentinean and both
proud of and knowledgeable about the wines and
the food.
T/F Fountain
An award-winning restaurant with a very modern but
T/F luxurious décor, this restaurant specialises in Australian
T/F food and is best known for its weekend brunches. The
T/F only problem is that it’s so well-known that you might
T/F find yourself waiting all morning for a table. It’s best
T/F to come during the week when it’s less packed and
T/F the waiters have time to talk you through the exciting
and healthy menu of grilled halloumi, corn fritters and
/7 bacon with spinach and avocado.
Seats at this long-standing, inexpensive restaurant
close to the river are arranged around the biggest
flatbread you have ever seen. It’s a traditional Ethiopian
variety called injera, and what you’re supposed to do
is share it with friends while enjoying the filling meat
dishes, spicy salads and chunky, slightly fatty stews.
The enormous restaurant has a very ethnic décor and
feel, with artworks from Ethiopia everywhere you look.
On a grey, wintry day in London there’s no better way
of brightening your mood than paying a visit to this
popular place.
Legend
/8 London’s Chinatown boasts an enormous variety of
restaurants, but none serve such consistently tasty dim
sum as Legend. Dim sum are tasty little parcels stuffed
with minced pork suspended in gelatin. The filling fills
your mouth like a creamy soup when you bite down.
They aren’t what you’d call light and healthy, but they
are fantastic. The restaurant has very simple, bare
tables and hidden corners where you can sit and eat in
/ 15 peace and quiet. It’s also a little bit off the beaten track
/ 100 and hard to find, so it’s often deserted and you feel like
a real restaurant expert as you sit there trying out its
fabulous menu.
Coq au vin
If you fancy classic French food at lunch-time, then
make your way to this tiny eaterie, tucked away a short
walking distance from Tower Bridge. On weekdays, it
serves a two-course light lunch, prepared by a talented
chef, for a fraction of the price of some better-known
places. And if you come in the evening, when, you
should be warned, the prices are significantly higher,
there’s a bar and brasserie on the top floor where you
can listen to jazz, look out over London and enjoy some
delicious main courses.
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REVIEW TEST 3 Units 13-16 3 Move the over the icon on the screen
and click on it.
a scanner b socket c cursor
GRAMMAR 4 Time ran before I could complete level
six of the computer game.
1 Complete the sentences with one word. a out b off c on
1 We wouldn’t have missed the turning if you 5 The light will come automatically when
kept your eyes on the road. you go through the door.
2 If you hadn’t spent so long chatting, you might a in b over c on
got home in time. 6 Penny’s got a throat and a bad cough.
3 Rachel lost her purse at the disco. She really a nasty b sore c broken
have looked after it better. 7 You should go to hospital if you have a serious
4 Simon works as guide for the tourist problem.
authority. a medic b medical c medically
5 When are you going to work? 8 Is this causing you any ?
6 I haven’t got pass, so I can’t get in. a irritate b irritating c irritation
7 I haven’t spoken to Jill Tuesday. 9 Pauline was by a bee during the picnic.
8 John was accused breaking and a stung b bitten c fainted
entering. 10 Celebrity marriage ends as stars split .
9 I apologise forgetting to tidy up. a over b up c down
10 We visited the cemetery my 11 The activist is campaigning a change in
grandparents are buried. the law.
/ 10 a of b for c from
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 12 She is seen one of Asia’s most
words in brackets. significant architects.
1 If Laura had had a free weekend, she a of b as c for
(spend) it doing the gardening. / 12
2 Jane’s parents keep (come) round to see
how she is. LISTENING
3 I can’t get used to (have) no car.
4 Darren hopes (get) good marks in the 5 Listen to the conversation and choose the best
exam. answer. Only one answer is correct.
5 There aren’t many people (sit) in the 1 Karen has already found out about laptops by
audience. a checking out useful websites.
6 Would you mind speaking (quiet)? b paying for technical advisors.
7 If you work (hard), you’ll do well. c asking experts in shops.
8 Before heading home, my flatmate Tom asked if I d reading technical books.
(leave) the key in the usual place. 2 Grant says that Karen
9 Julie promised (post) the letters for us. a has decided which laptop to buy.
10 Joe said he (have) three lovely b doesn’t really need more advice.
daughters. They’re aged six, five and two. c is still not sure what to buy.
/ 10 d isn’t being honest with him.
3 The 740 laptop is
VOCABULARY a smaller than the 850.
b cooler than the 850.
3 Circle the word with an opposite meaning to 1–8. c cheaper than the 850.
1 landing a take-off b put-off c bring-off d slimmer than the 850.
2 filthy a packed b clean c dirty 4 Grant says that Karen will use her new laptop to
3 rough a smooth b sick c pouring a design computer games.
4 set off a tire out b work out c hang around b talk to people she knows.
5 furious a angry b calm c fascinating c help with her course.
6 boiling a amazing b freezing c exhausted d upload things for work.
7 clear up a get better b get hurt c get worse 5 Grant thinks Karen will buy
8 way ahead a old- b modern c talented a the cheapest laptop.
of his time fashioned b the coolest laptop.
/8 c no laptop at all.
4 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. d the smallest laptop.
1 The car has a tyre. Take it the garage. / 15
a bent b flat c torn
2 Why not check online? It’s quicker than
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SPEAKING Cathy’s story

You should have seen my parents’ faces when I told
6 Talk about one of the following topics. them that I had given up my job and my apartment in
• a long journey that you have taken New York and had decided to go and live in Malaysia.
• your favourite gadget From what they said, you would have thought that I
• somebody from your country who has changed the was throwing my life away.
world To many, going to live abroad also means writing off
/ 15 the career path you are supposed to be following.
They assume that you’re thinking of wasting your life
READING away, sitting on beaches when you should be making
something of yourself. They also think that you’ve made
7a Read the text and decide if these sentences are true the decision for negative reasons rather than positive
(T) or false (F). ones, that you must be going through a nervous
1 Cathy’s parents were pleased that she decided breakdown, or that you may be finding the workplace
to go abroad. T/F too demanding.
2 Cathy says that there are a lot of people who In truth, however, this is rarely the case and it certainly
think that spending time abroad can affect wasn’t true for me. I wanted to see life through the
your career. T/F eyes of people different from myself. Sure, I also wanted
3 Cathy admits that spending time on beaches to sit on a few beaches, get a tan and make cool friends.
was the key reason why she went abroad. T/F More importantly though, I wanted to experience what
4 Cathy had problems getting a job once she it was like to hold down a job in an alien culture.
came back from Malaysia. T/F Fortunately, when I did return to New York, I found that
5 Cathy says there is a direct link between employers were actually curious about my experiences,
experiencing life abroad and being a successful and not critical of my decision at all. Job interviewers
businessperson. T/F wanted to know what I had learned on my travels, and
6 Cathy says that the multinational nature of knew that I had developed many of the skills needed
business means that her decision to live abroad in a professional job during my time away. They knew
for a while was a good one. T /F that a traveller like me had learned how to manage
7 Cathy advises people not to waste time abroad her budget in creative ways, often under a lot of stress.
by going to the beach. T/F There was no need to ask if I could handle difficult
/7 situations. They only needed to ask for one of my many
 b Write complete sentences to answer the questions.
7 examples of dealing with crises.
1 What are the two negative reasons for going abroad Today, having a career in business means working in
given in the text? a multinational environment. In any big company,
you find yourself working with people from all over
2 What two reasons does Cathy give for deciding to go the world. In my current office, there are Europeans,
abroad? Malaysians and Chinese people as well as Americans.
And as a company’s products are often manufactured
3 In the opinion of many in business, what skills do they in one country, marketed in another, and sold almost
think people who travel abroad learn? Give two skills. everywhere, it’s good to have an idea of what these
places are like. The skills you can learn from living
4 What examples of the multinational nature of abroad are invaluable. By learning another language,
business does Cathy give? Give two examples. but more importantly, by being able to understand
another culture that you’ve experienced first-hand, you
/8 make yourself highly employable.
So my advice is to go and spend some time challenging
WRITING yourself by living in foreign countries, exploring new
things about the world and about yourself, and working
8 Write one of the following. on your people skills and, yes, your suntan too, of
• a description of a time you went to hospital course!
• a guide to how to play your favourite computer game
• the biography of an inspirational figure
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